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Australia’s social media age trial highlights errors and need for multiple safeguards

The Australian government has released the results of a long-awaited trial on age assurance technologies, designed to enforce the upcoming ban on social media use by children under 16. The report concluded that while several technologies showed promise, errors remain inevitable, particularly for users......

Victoria police manhunt enters day four

The manhunt for Dezi Freeman, the suspect accused of fatally shooting two police officers in Porepunkah, Victoria, has entered its fourth day as authorities continue to search the rugged alpine region. Tributes have poured in at Wangaratta police station for detective leading senior constable Neal Thompson,......

Woolworths faces market setback as coles gains ground

Australia’s largest supermarket chain, Woolworths, has seen its market value drop by over $5 billion as it faces challenges in restoring customer “price trust” and managing product availability. Sales for the year to June rose just 3%, with July and August growth at 2% compared to last......

Australia expels Iranian diplomats over alleged role in anti-Semitic attacks

Australia has taken a historic diplomatic step by expelling Iranian Ambassador Ahmad Adeghi and three other diplomats, accusing Tehran of orchestrating anti-Semitic attacks on Australian soil. The move, announced on Tuesday, marks the most significant action Australia has taken against Iran since World......

Large Pro-Gaza demonstrations take place across Australia

Thousands of Australians took to the streets over the weekend to demonstrate in support of Gaza, amid ongoing tensions following the Israeli military operations in response to the Hamas offensive of October 7, 2023. According to the Palestine Action Group, more than 40 rallies were held nationwide,......

Australia cuts red tape to boost home building amid housing crisis

The Albanese government has announced a series of reforms aimed at cutting red tape and fast-tracking approvals for new homes, seeking to tackle Australia’s ongoing housing crisis. The measures include pausing further residential changes to the National Construction Code, establishing a “strike......

Rain and storms to drench Australia’s east coast throughout next week

Australia’s east coast is bracing for yet another week of persistent rainfall and storms, with meteorologists warning that there is little sign of relief in sight. According to the Bureau of Meteorology, showers and thunderstorms are expected every day next week, stretching from Illawarra and......

Qantas cancels flights at double the rate of virgin, ACCC reports

Qantas has canceled flights at twice the rate of its main domestic competitor, Virgin Australia, according to a new report from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). The watchdog also noted that airfares have risen despite falling jet fuel prices. Virgin Australia canceled an average......

Calls for compensation rise as CBA posts record earnings and dividends

Australia’s largest bank, Commonwealth Bank (CBA), reported a record annual cash profit of AUD 10.25 billion for the year ending June 2025, representing a 4% increase compared to the previous year. The bank also announced a generous dividend payout of AUD 2.60 per share, totaling AUD 4.85 for the......